The Age of Hyper Acceleration: AI, AGI & Beyond! | Josh Kale
AI isn't just growing—it's skyrocketing us into an unprecedented era of hyper-acceleration. Josh Kale joins us to explore how breakthroughs in intelligence, from protein sequencing and synthetic biology to autonomous transportation and energy abundance, are reshaping our world at dizzying speeds. Prepare for a future that's closer than you think, where the cost of intelligence approaches zero and possibilities become boundless. ------ 📣BECOME A BANKLESS CITIZEN https://bankless.cc/JoinToday ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi https://bankless.cc/Frax 🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN https://bankless.cc/unichain ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https://bankless.cc/Mantle 🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER https://bankless.cc/Celo ------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 3:48 Exponential Human Progress 7:50 Moore’s Law vs Huang’s Law 15:17 Synthetic Biology 20:37 Economic Impact 23:17 Job Market 31:02 Self-Driving Cars 33:33 Aviation 35:43 Energy 41:10 David Deutsch 45:42 Electricity & Income 51:20 Nuclear Energy 54:46 The Unibomber 1:01:09 Defensive Accelerationism 1:03:06 Robotics 1:06:14 Closing & Disclaimers ------ RESOURCES Josh Kale https://x.com/Josh_Kale The Beginning of Infinity https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Infinity-Explanations-Transform-World/dp/0143121359 Bankless Nation Discord https://www.bankless.com/discord ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures
Joining the Weekly Rollup this week is Haseeb Qureshi, dissecting Trump's controversial Crypto Strategic Reserve announcement featuring Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Ripple—causing an initial market surge and a swift reversal. They unpack Sam Bankman-Fried's candid prison interview with Tucker Carlson, revealing a stark divide between human empathy and detached pragmatism. Plus, Trump's erratic tariff policies are rattling macro markets; is it strategic or simply chaotic? Finally, they delve into Ethereum's leadership shuffle, Base's new speed upgrade challenging Solana, and AI's profound reshaping of crypto startups and blockchain usability. Follow Haseeb: https://x.com/hosseeb ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi https://bankless.cc/Frax 🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN https://bankless.cc/unichain ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https://bankless.cc/Mantle 🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER https://bankless.cc/Celo ----- ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/coin/base:0x4c0edef22bb1eff56610d9ea21f346dfe1fd41c0 ------ TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES 0:00 Intro 0:26 Tucker Carlson Interviews SBF https://x.com/TuckerCarlson/status/1897709140535132442 5:10 Trump announced strategic crypto reserves https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114093946326587357 https://x.com/cz_binance/status/1896246000161001877 https://x.com/nic__carter/status/1896588091235656190 https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1896966911721607536 https://imgur.com/a/Q3tPnYI https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1896240960788627681 https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1896305838144548884 https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1896958095424729133 https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1896949387856933048 https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1896951231266140234 25:14 Tariffs & Macro Markets 41:20 Ethereum Foundation has new leadership! https://x.com/ethereumfndn/status/1895851576251826227 https://x.com/tkstanczak/status/1895862549578469523 https://x.com/tkstanczak/status/1896246373919453285 https://x.com/ethereumfndn/status/1895442343689363652 https://x.com/TimBeiko/status/1892593175845368316 https://x.com/dannyryan/status/1895851747865944114 https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1895863075527700959 52:23 Base is getting faster and faster! https://x.com/buildonbase/status/1895223243713458184?s=46 https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1895283716597166514 https://base.mirror.xyz/HwG1GQ5hoxz0OTOF_nQhNcVTk4Ae9cRIrcqVQ14N4-c 55:41 Devconnect https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1897321244158255567 1:00:14 AI Developments & Kaito https://x.com/Punk9277/status/1897684877098770736 1:16:12 Closing & Disclaimers ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures
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AI ROLLUP #14: The AI Betting Genius That's Outsmarting Everyone | Humanoid Fighting Robots | AI's Invent a New Language
In this episode, we kick off with jaw-dropping scenes of home robots that aren’t just putting groceries away, they’re taking the fight to you, echoing the dark vibes of i-Robot. Next, we unravel a crazy demo where encrypted agents develop their own language, and break down Google’s game-changing agent swarm that’s setting new research standards. We also explore Claude’s innovative new model and code that transforms complex problem-solving, plus Anthropic’s record-shattering $3.5B raise. And that’s not all, we share exclusive takeaways from ETH Denver’s AI scene, highlight AskBilly’s profit-making sports betting agent, and introduce Freysa’s digital twin game with a $250K prize. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just curious about tomorrow’s breakthroughs, this episode is your all-access pass to the cutting edge of innovation. ------ 📣RESERVE | INVEST IN CRYPTO NARRATIVES https://bankless.cc/reserve ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi https://bankless.cc/Frax 🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN https://bankless.cc/unichain ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https://bankless.cc/Mantle 🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER https://bankless.cc/Celo ----- ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/coin/base:0xd8dcff71d34c10e5580fc325101bc391f9a16f10 ------ TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES 00:00:00 Humanoid Robots https://x.com/figure_robot/status/1892577871366939087?s=46 https://x.com/thehumanoidhub/status/1893014256473473272?s=46 00:04:33 Gibberlink https://x.com/ggerganov/status/1894057587441566081?s=46 https://x.com/ggerganov/status/1896592079997788300?s=46 00:09:07 Google Co-Scientist https://x.com/sundarpichai/status/1892254274895184244?s=46 00:10:27 Claude 3.7 https://x.com/AnthropicAI/status/1894092430560965029 https://x.com/AnthropicAI/status/1894095351218335927 https://x.com/ns123abc/status/1894144121784209770?s=46 00:16:00 Vibe Coding 00:24:32 The Good About ETH Denver https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1895891065233711501 00:31:16 The Bad About ETH Denver 00:35:26 Expert Sports Better https://x.com/askbillybets/status/1892959166307639642?s=46 https://x.com/sportstensor/status/1895821780151124321?s=46 00:52:57 Freysa AI https://x.com/freysa_ai/status/1892392982395187666?s=46 https://x.com/freysa_ai/status/1893556530563424510?s=46 https://x.com/freysa_ai/status/1895251589197373508?s=46 https://x.com/econoar/status/1897002735352054036 01:04:42 Homework For you! https://x.com/karpathy/status/1895242932095209667 ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures
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Is Trump Trying to Wreck the Economy? | Macro Expert Jim Bianco
Is Trump trying to wreck the economy, or is he just ripping off the Band-Aid? Macro expert Jim Bianco breaks down Trump's economic strategy—tariffs, tax cuts, and shifting focus from the stock market to the 10-year Treasury yield. We discuss the potential risks of short-term pain, the surprising Crypto Strategic Reserve, and whether this shift could lead to long-term economic stability. Is this the start of a recession or a necessary correction? Tune in for Jim’s expert take. ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi https://bankless.cc/Frax 🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN https://bankless.cc/unichain ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https://bankless.cc/Mantle 🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER https://bankless.cc/Celo ------ ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/coin/base:0xe97caeb59d8a7e9b4a4d076d3a432cf9ea440402?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E ------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 5:53 What is Trump Doing? 12:07 Economic Rebalancing 17:37 Crypto Strategic Reserve 28:52 Tariffs 33:39 Trade Imbalances 38:45 Tariffs & 10 Year Yield 48:28 Recession in 2025? 55:04 Optimistic Future 1:01:22 Risk-On Sector 1:05:07 Closing & Disclaimers ------ RESOURCES Jim Bianco https://x.com/biancoresearch Bianco Research https://www.biancoresearch.com/visitor-home/ ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures
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The AI Arms Race: Who Will Dominate the Next Industrial Revolution? | Josh kale
The AI arms race is on, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Bankless podcast producer Josh Kale breaks down which players are poised to dominate this next industrial revolution. From the transformative power of AI across industries to the geopolitical and economic implications, we explore the critical dynamics shaping our technological future—and what this means for investors, builders, and society at large. ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi https://bankless.cc/Frax 🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN https://bankless.cc/unichain ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https://bankless.cc/Mantle 🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER https://bankless.cc/Celo ----- ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/coin/base:0xa717530992cd97a2680bf2c696433dd18b177d9a?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E ------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:25 A New Life Form? 4:23 The AI Rabbithole 11:49 xAI & Grok 3 26:51 Deepseek Breakthrough 28:47 English as a Programming Language 30:19 Open Sourcing LLMs 34:13 Other Models 39:29 Meta AI 44:04 AI Bets 46:27 Elon Musk vs Sam Altman 51:59 Worldcoin 55:48 From OpenAI to AGI 1:03:01 AI Doomerism 1:10:06 Neuralink 1:15:20 AI vs Humans 1:22:08 Frontier Tech 1:24:43 Crypto’s Role 1:28:00 Closing & Disclaimers ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures
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